Should I be concerned that my 70-year-old father, who had heart bypass surgery a year ago and takes rosuvastatin 20 mg, Clopilet A 75, Betagard 50, and diabetes medication, has high CPK (a muscle enzyme) levels in his blood test even though he feels active and healthy, and are there other tests he should have done?
A raised creatine phosphokinase (CPK) level can sometimes be a side effect of statins like rosuvastatin, even when there are no muscle symptoms. Since he feels well, there is no need to panic. I recommend discussing this with his doctor, who will likely suggest repeating the CPK test to monitor it. They may also check his kidney function and thyroid levels (TSH), as thyroid imbalances can sometimes influence muscle enzymes. Please ensure he continues his rosuvastatin, Clopilet A, and Betagard exactly as prescribed until his doctor reviews the results and decides if any minor adjustments are needed.